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32 Melee games like Dungeon Siege III that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Dungeon Siege III down to the 32 that fit the “Melee” category. Guacamelee! Gold Edition, Ninja Gaiden and The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dungeon Siege III.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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Co-opOffline
Year 2011Dev Square Enix

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Dungeon Siege III is Guacamelee! Gold Edition — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Ninja Gaiden and The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Dungeon Siege III

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dungeon Siege III. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Guacamelee! Gold Edition

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Guacamelee! Gold Edition
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloOfflineMeleeFantasy
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The thread back to Dungeon Siege III runs through deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds offline play. Its own ground is Metroidvania exploration and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode80
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Ninja Gaiden

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Ninja Gaiden
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMeleeFantasyMagic
Year 1988Dev Tecmo

With Dungeon Siege III it shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to co-op play. Where the two diverge is combat: magic-based combat.

It predates Dungeon Siege III by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode86Combat61
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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMeleeMultiplayerDark
Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Shelved next to Dungeon Siege III for good reason: deep RPG systems, melee combat and co-op play. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: horror setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 6 years after Dungeon Siege III.

Genre100Combat100Game mode65Setting0
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

Held in common with Dungeon Siege III: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on game mode: this one brings precision platforming and 2D presentation.

It predates Dungeon Siege III by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode48
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Battletoads

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Battletoads
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMeleeMultiplayerSci-Fi
Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

Genre puts it alongside Dungeon Siege III, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Dungeon Siege III by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode63Setting0
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Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyNarrativeAnime
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to Dungeon Siege III runs through deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on game mode: this one brings precision platforming and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Combat100Setting76Game mode50
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Trine Enchanted Edition

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Trine Enchanted Edition
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It meets Dungeon Siege III on deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. It sets itself apart with puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

Released 3 years after Dungeon Siege III.

Genre100Setting100Game mode73Combat72
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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyDarkHardcore
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Dungeon Siege III’s, and with it deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is an anime aesthetic.

Released 14 years after Dungeon Siege III.

Genre100Combat100Setting54Game mode50
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Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World

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Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloCo-opMeleeMultiplayer
Year 2008Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Entertainment

What carries over from Dungeon Siege III is deep RPG systems, melee combat and offline play. Its own ground is strong narrative focus and open world exploration.

Genre100Combat100Game mode82
10

BloodRayne (Legacy)

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BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyDarkNarrative
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Dungeon Siege III’s, and with it deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode50Setting49
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Hinterland

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Hinterland
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyRangedProcedural
Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

The genre is the same as Dungeon Siege III’s, and with it deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is ranged combat.

Genre100Setting100Combat62Game mode50
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The Revenge of Shinobi

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The Revenge of Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

What carries over from Dungeon Siege III is deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on game mode: this one brings precision platforming and 2D presentation.

It predates Dungeon Siege III by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode50
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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

The thread back to Dungeon Siege III runs through deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode: 2D presentation.

It predates Dungeon Siege III by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode48
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Batman: The Video Game

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Batman: The Video Game
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

Held in common with Dungeon Siege III: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is precision platforming and 2D presentation.

It predates Dungeon Siege III by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode48
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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

It meets Dungeon Siege III on deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is precision platforming and 2D presentation.

It predates Dungeon Siege III by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode48

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